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BJ07 TZF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,120 mi
Last recorded196,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 TZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 196,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

N/s/f inner cv gator leaking grease.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare (Steel) Wheel fitted to o/s/f.

Fail 26 May 2017 196,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

N/s/f inner cv gator leaking grease.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare (Steel) Wheel fitted to o/s/f.

Pass 17 May 2016 179,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 179,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

engine management light on

front offside heatshield loose

Pass 11 May 2015 159,004 miles

Engine managment light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various small stone chips to sweapt area.

Pass 13 May 2014 137,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust cracked

Fail 13 May 2014 137,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 117,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,227 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,261 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BJ07 TZF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ07 TZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ07 TZF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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